The Chocolate Delicacy

28 Gilbane St, Warwick, RI 02886

License: Food Processor Retail - In-State

Last inspected: Nov 18, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

The Chocolate Delicacy has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 18, 2024. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which The Chocolate Delicacy's 74 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 18, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Chocolates and other foods packaged in the food establishment are lacking adequate labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients (including allergens), the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address.

3-602.11

Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly

Inspector notes: A dead mouse was observed under storage racks in the basement storage area. Dead rodents, birds, and insects must be removed promptly from the facilities to ensure clean and sanitary facilities and to preclude exacerbating the situation by allowing carcasses to attract other pests.

6-501.112

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Scoops were observed stored improperly between uses (stored with handles in direct contact with dry ingredients).

3-304.12

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces were observed with an accumulation of debris: 1) Equipment such as mixer had large amount of spilled food debris 2) Counter tops had food debris 3) Storage shelving had old rodent droppings

4-602.13

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The doors to the restrooms are not self-closing. Except where a toilet room is located outside a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT and does not open directly into the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall, a toilet room located on the PREMISES shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door.

6-202.14

Oct 3, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the basement area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.

6-501.114

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Chocolate Delicacy last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Chocolate Delicacy on file is from Nov 18, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does The Chocolate Delicacy compare to other restaurants in Warwick?

The Chocolate Delicacy most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Warwick average of 86.

Has The Chocolate Delicacy's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Chocolate Delicacy have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Chocolate Delicacy means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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